John Joseph Webb

1954 - 2024

John Joseph Webb
September 11, 1954 - January 2, 2024
John Joseph Webb, born September 11, 1954, a native San Franciscan and longtime resident of Burlingame, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2024.
The oldest of five siblings, John had a protective nature and always tried to look out for those who needed it. He strived to resolve conflicts in the way that was most fair to everyone, unafraid to make sacrifices if that was what was required to achieve this goal. An extension of his desire to be fair and good, John spent his career in law enforcement, with his final 25 years of service at San Francisco Police Department's Airport Bureau. He was remembered at SFO for his good nature, sense of humor, and genuine friendliness to everyone he met. He made every employee at every airline feel like they mattered.
John lived a fulfilled life marked by many passions, including his love for landscaping, a skill he would use to transform his backyard into a hidden oasis, filled with fruit-bearing trees, tropical plants, and a swimming pool where he loved to have guests and host parties. He was also an avid abalone diver, and would often spend time up the Northern California coast diving in pursuit of the Jewel of the Sea.
A lifelong athlete, John spent his life surrounded one way or another with sports. Whether it was watching the Giants, 49ers, or Warriors on TV, playing baseball at St. Ignatius, rugby for the mighty Castaway Rugby Club, soccer with the Overlords, or swimming in the San Francisco Bay, John always maintained an active lifestyle. Even when his playing days were over, he spent his time on the sidelines coaching his children's various sports teams. As a coach, he put emphasis on imparting life lessons and discipline while nurturing the friendships and camaraderie that he knew could only be found amongst teammates.
John loved nothing more than being surrounded by his friends, some new, some of whom date back to his days in the schoolyard at St. Gabe's or St. Ignatius, and some from all points in between. The family would like to honor and thank his friends who surrounded him with love, support, and friendship throughout his life.
John is survived by his children, John (Kaitlin) and Elizabeth; his girlfriend, Kathy Michalski; his siblings, Vicki, Colleen (Peter Fatooh), and Dennis (Annette); his uncle, Richard (Suzanne); cousins, Bob, Scott (Wendy), Kent (Anna), Shon (Vivan), and Amber (Josh Hernandez); and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins that made up a wonderful extended family whom he cherished. He was preceded in death by his wife, Denise (2013); his parents, John (2010) and Beverly (2022); and his brother, Kevin (2020).
Friends are invited to visit on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 4-8 p.m., and attend a Vigil at 6 p.m., at Duggan's Serra Mortuary, 500 Westlake Ave., Daly City. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 11 a.m. at St. Gabriel Church, 2559 40th Ave., San Francisco.